Kuppersbusch USA GMS 6540.0 E-UL, GMS 9551.0 E-UL User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS AND ADVICE FOR THE

USE, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

OF MIXED AND GAS FUELLED

BUILT-IN HOT PLATES

Dear Customer,
Thank you for having purchased one of our products.
We are certain that this new, modern, functional and practical appliance, built with the very highest
quality materials, will meet your requirements in the best possible way. This appliance is easy to
use. It is, however, important to thoroughly read the instructions in this handbook in order to obtain
the best results.

These instructions are only valid for the countries of destination, the identification symbols of
which are indicated on the cover of the instruction manual and on the appliance itself.
The manufacturer shall not be held responsible for any damages to persons or property caused
by incorrect installation or use of the appliance.

Kuppersbusch USA

1883 Massaro Blvd. Tampa, FL 33619

Toll: [phone] P: 813-288-8890 F: 813-288-8604

MODELS: GMS 6540.0 E-UL - GMS 9551.0 E-UL

The Manufacturer shall not be held responsible for any inaccuracies in this handbook due to printing or
transcription errors; the designs in the figures are purely indicative. The Manufacturer also reserves the right
to make any modifications to the products as may be considered necessary or useful, also in the interests
of the user, without jeopardizing the main functional and safety features of the products themselves.

COD. 04037ULKUP - 25.06.2009

DESCRIPTION OF HOBS

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1 Ultra rapid gas burner 11000 Btu/h
2 Rapid gas burner 10000 Btu/h
3 Semirapid gas burner 6100 Btu/h
4 Semirapid gas burner 6100 Btu/h
5 Auxiliary gas burner 3550 Btu/h
6 Enamelled steel pan support 2F
7 Enamelled steel pan support central
8 Burner n° 1 control knob
9 Burner n° 2 control knob
10 Burner n° 3 control knob
11 Burner n° 4 control knob
12 Burner n° 5 control knob
13 Electric ignition button

Attention: this appliance has been manufactured for domestic use only and it employment by
private person.

TYPES: GMS 6540.0 E - UL

TYPES: GMS 9551.0 E - UL

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SAFE GUARD INSTRUCTIONS

1) SAFE GUARD INSTRUCTIONS

For all appliances:

- the product shall be installed according with the a statement that the installation must conform with local
codes or, in absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.

- The product must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes,
with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.

- The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system
during any pressure testing of that system at test pressure in excess of ½ psi (3.5 kPa). The maximun
gas supply pressure is 4 inch WC and 11 inch WC and the gas pressure regulator provided is regulated to
1 inch water column above the manufacturer’s specified manihold pressure.

- Always disconnect all cord connect appliances shall include instructions relative to location ot the wall
receptacle and the warning to the user to disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the appliance.

- Save the orifices removed from the appliance for future use.

- When a flexible service cord of the grounding type is provided to connect the appliance to a line-voltage
electrical supply, the instructions shall also include the intent of the warning statement specified in 1.29.12.

- The maximum depth cabinets installed above cooking tops be 13 in. (330 mm).

- Keeping appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors
and liquids.

- Not obstructing the flow combustion and ventilation air.

WARNING: If the information on this manual is not followed
exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or death.

- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.

- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

- Do not try to light any appliance.

- Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

- Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone.
Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

- If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

- Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer; service agency or the
gas supplier.

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2) BURNERS

A diagram is screen-printed above each knob on
the front panel. This diagram indicates to which
burner the knob in question corresponds. After
having opened the gas mains or gas bottle tap, light
the burners as described below:

- manual ignition

Push and turn the knob corresponding to the
required burner in an anticlockwise direction until it
reaches the full on position (large flame fig. 1), then
place a lighted match near the burner.

- Electrical ignition

Push and turn the knob corresponding to the
required burner in an anticlockwise direction until it
reaches the full on position (large flame fig. 1), then
depress and release the ignition button “E”.

- Automatic electrical ignition

Push and turn the knob corresponding to the
required burner in an anticlockwise direction until it
reaches the full on position (large flame fig. 1), then
depress the knob.

- Lighting burners equipped with flame failure
device

The knobs of burners equipped with flame failure
device must be turned in an anticlockwise direction
until they reach the full on position (large flame fig. 1)
and come to a stop. Now depress the knob in
question and repeat the previous ly indicated
operations.
Keep the knob depressed for about 10 seconds
once the burner has ignited.

HOW TO USE THE BURNERS

Bear in mind the following indications in order to
achieve maximum efficiency with the least possible
gas consumption:

- use adequate pans for each burner (consult the
following table and fig. 2).

- When the pan comes to the boil, set the knob to
the reduced rate position (small flame fig. 1).

- Always place a lid on the pans.

- Use only pan with a flat bottom.

WARNINGS:

- burners with flame failure device may only be
ignited when the relative knob has been set to
the Full on position (large flame fig. 1).

- Matches can be used to ignite the burners in a
blackout.

- Never leave the appliance unattended when
the burners are being used. Make sure there
are no children in the near vicinity. Particularly
make sure that the pan handles are correctly
positioned and keep a chek on foods requiring
oil and grease to cook since these products
can easily catch fire.

- The machine must not be used by people
(including children) with impaired mental or
physical capacities, or without experience of
using electrical devices, unless supervised or
instructed by an expert adult responsible for
their care and safety. Children should not be
allowed to play with the equipment.

- Never use aerosols near the appliance when it
is operating.

- If the built-in hot plate has a lid, any spilt food
should be immediately removed from this
before it is opened. If the appliance has a glass
lid, this could shatter when the hot plate
becomes hot. Always switch off all the burners
before closing the lid.

- Co ntai ners wide r tha n the unit are
recommended.

USE

FIG. 1 FIG. 2

Burners Power ratings Pan Ø in cm

Ultra rapid 11000 Btu/h 24 ÷ 26

Rapid 10000 Btu/h 20 ÷ 22

Semirapid 6100 Btu/h 16 ÷ 18

Semirapid 6100 Btu/h 16 ÷ 18

Auxiliary 3550 Btu/h 10 ÷ 14

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USE

Notes:
use of a gas cooking appliance produces heat and moisture in the room in which it is installed.
The room must therefore be well ventilated.
Intensive and lengthy use of the appliance may require additional ventilation. This can be
achieved by opening a window or by increasing the power of the mechanical exhausting system if
installed.

WARNING!

NEVER use this appliance as a space heater
to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result
in carb on monox ide pois oning and
overheating ot the oven.